Graham County officials to meet with Smart Growth officials

Graham County officials and residents will meet with representatives from Smart Growth America on April 2-3 as part of a free, grant-funded technical assistance program.

The workshops aim to find innovative strategies for improving the county's safety, health and economy through the development of a resident-led action plan for future growth.

"We hope to learn about the intersection between public health and planning, how to implement smart growth principles into our rural communities, and how to break down silos to ensure that we move the work forward together," said Melissa McKnight, Community Transformation Grant Intervention Lead at the Graham County Health Department.

Graham County residents are invited to join the workshop's first day for an introductory presentation from 4-6 p.m. April 2 at the Healthful Living Center at Robbinsville High School.

In November, Graham County was one of 22 communities selected by Smart Growth America to participate in the free technical assistance program. Stretching from Maine to Washington State, these communities represent major cities, suburban centers, and rural towns alike.

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Graham County officials to meet with Smart Growth officials

Graham County officials and residents will meet with representatives from Smart Growth America on April 2-3 as part of a free, grant-funded technical assistance program.